Authors:

Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, A West Dermatology Company, San Diego, California.

Background: Over the past decade, 2 major modalities for noninvasive skin tightening have emerged: monopolar capacitive-coupled radiofrequency (MRF) and microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V). Up to date, no comparative clinical trials have been performed.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of MRF versus MFU-V for the lifting and tightening of the face and neck. Read More

Introduction: Assessment of patient satisfaction following an aesthetic surgery has shown an increasing trend over the past years. To date, there is no prospective and comprehensive study evaluating this aspect after surgical facial and neck rejuvenation. The aim of the current work was to address patient satisfaction after face and neck lift surgery using a validated questionnaire. Read More

Authors:

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of adverse effects following laser skin resurfacing with the microablative carbon dioxide (CO2) laser system (SmartXide DOT; DEKA, Calenzano, Italy).
METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed. Data was collected for DOT laser procedures performed at three clinical centers from 2008-2014. Read More

After massive weight loss, deflation of the tissues and loss of skin elasticity in the face and neck can result in the appearance of accelerated facial aging. Surgical facial rejuvenation can be successfully performed with several modifications. Proper preoperative counseling and expectation management regarding staged or ancillary procedures is recommended. Read More

Authors:

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Chicago Medicine, The University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Room E-103, MC1035, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

The aging face is a popular topic in modern medicine. To understand and treat unwanted signs of aging, it is imperative to understand the biological and physical causes and contributing factors to facial aging, preventative measures to avoid advanced facial aging, and current treatment options. Changes to the human face are progressive with time; however, there are many methods, both surgical and nonsurgical, to reduce the stigmata of aging and provide patients with the appearance they desire. Read More

Authors:

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Laboratory Medicine (PALM), Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV, USA.

Purpose: Submental anatomical variation is of clinical importance with regard to head and neck surgeries. One such anatomical variation is that of additional musculature joining the intermediate tendon of the digastric muscle to the midline of the mylohyoid musculature-a variation which this report refers to, accordingly, as an arrowhead variation. Though the arrowhead variation has been described in several case reports, it has not been subject to cross-sectional study. Read More

Authors:

Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery, Charlotte, North Carolina.

In this article, the interested reader will learn when and how to apply different techniques on their patients, with the goal of safe, effective, natural looking, and long-lasting midface rejuvenation. Read More

Authors:

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.

Rejuvenation of the lower face and neck strives to reverse signs of aging while optimizing the patient's natural anatomy. Common features of an aesthetically pleasing lower face include a well-defined and appropriately balanced mandible and an acute cervicomental angle. Correction of the aging lower face and neck is accomplished through multiple surgical interventions, performed either alone or in combination. Read More

Authors:

Various methods and ancillary procedures have been defined in the era of face-lifting surgery.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the esthetic outcomes of our face-neck cases and the importance of adding ancillary procedures based on individual assessment.We conducted a retrospective review of 203 face-neck cases, basically following the endoscopic and open principles of Vasconez. Read More

Facial stigmata associated with one's assigned gender can be very distressing for the gender dysphoric patient. The lower face and neck contain several structures that play a significant role in their ability to "pass" as their desired gender. Clinical recognition and modification of these structures will allow the patient to have facial and neck features that are consistent with their desired gender. Read More

Complications are an inherent occurrence in surgery. In rhytidectomy, many complications are avoidable with thorough preoperative assessment and optimal intraoperative and postoperative care. Nevertheless, complications do occur. Read More

Neck rejuvenation attempts to correct the unattractive features that result from the process of facial aging. The aesthetic goals of surgery include creating a well-defined jaw contour, optimal cervicomental angle, smooth-appearing skin, and a healthy redistribution of soft tissue volume. Unique patient characteristics create inherent challenges that may limit the degree to which improvement can be made. Read More

Authors:

For a subset of patients poor neck contour exists as a largely isolated problem and can be treated with a short scar neck lift procedure whereby no skin is removed. The procedure is performed through a submental incision without any removal of skin and relies on modification of deep-layer structures to improve neck contour. "Excess" skin is allowed to redistribute itself over the increased neck surface area created when deep-layer maneuvers are performed, neck contour is improved, and the cervicomental angle deepened. Read More

Authors:

Traditional techniques to treat platysma bands relied on corset tightening of the anterior platysma muscle borders or rigid suspension of the lateral platysma borders to sternocleidomastoid or periauricular fascia. Although results seemed good, recurrence was common and the ultimate outcome was poor. Despite modifications, they have largely failed, and for surgeons seeking to rejuvenate the face, treating platysma bands remains a most frustrating and perplexing problem in neck surgery. Read More

Authors:

Microneedling was first described in 1995 by Orentreich and Orentreich for the treatment of atrophic scars and wrinkles.1 The local injury induced by dermal penetration of microneedling causes release of growth factors such as transforming growth factor (TGF)-α, TGF-β, and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF). This stimulates collagen and elastin fiber production as well as capillary formation, ultimately leading to tissue remodeling. Read More

Authors:

Facelifts remain a critical part of a facial plastic surgeon's cosmetic practice. Techniques continue to evolve, while at the same time patients demand less invasive procedures with less morbidity. The authors present a facelift plication technique using wide purse-string sutures placed into the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and platysma. Read More

Authors:

Background: Small-particle hyaluronic acid filler is approved for lip augmentation and correction of perioral rhytides. Treatment with this product may improve facial aesthetics, projected first impression, and self-perception of mood.

Objective: To determine the effect of perioral rejuvenation with hyaluronic acid on patient perception of mood and projected first impression. Read More

Authors:

Background And Objective: Misperceptions have persisted regarding scanning full-field erbium laser that have caused it to be overshadowed by fractional ablative resurfacing. This can lead to sub-optimally treating the periocular and perioral skin. Our report describes the utility of a combined approach of fractional ablative CO2 with full-field erbium ablation for full face rejuvenation. Read More

Authors:

Objective: The efficacy of various pre-medication strategies for comfort management during microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) treatment has not been studied. The present objective was to compare 2 topical analgesics (lidocaine 4% and benzocaine 20%) formulated with a novel transdermal delivery system with compounded lidocaine 23%/tetracaine 7% (23/7) to mitigate discomfort during MFU-V treatment.

Methods: This was a randomized, double-blinded, split-face study. Read More

Authors:

Groningen, Zwolle, and Heerenveen, The Netherlands; and San Francisco, Calif. From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University and University Medical Centre of Groningen; the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Groningen; Bergman Clinics; and Marten Clinic & Plastic Surgery, San Francisco, Calif.

Background: The aim of this study was to test the validity of the "orbital oval balance principle," a system of analysis and guideline that is used among aestheticians, artists, and makeup artists to create and design aesthetically pleasing eyebrows for optimal upper facial appearance. According to this principle, a face is optimally attractive when the eye is centered in an "oval" defined by the lid-cheek junction and the eyebrow.

Methods: One hundred participants were asked to rank digital morphed images of four female models with four different periorbital proportions: higher or lower lid-cheek junction versus higher or lower eyebrow position. Read More

Authors:

College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Purpose Of Review: There is confusion in all of healthcare, including oculofacial surgery, as to what is 'complex' and what is 'merely complicated'. Although in common usage, these terms tend to be interchangeable, the distinction is more than trivial. A different and somewhat unfamiliar toolset is needed to successfully navigate complex problems. Read More

Authors:

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.

Objectives: The purpose of this article was to propose a V-shaped minimal facelift incision (FLI) and analyze its efficacy for improving the esthetic outcomes of parotid gland tumors.

Methods: A prospective, nonrandomized study was performed. Forty-six patients with category I benign parotid tumors as to Quer classification (3 cm or less and located superficially and/or peripherally in the gland) were enrolled. Read More

Authors:

A complete approach to facial rejuvenation includes restoration of the skin's surface, relaxation of muscles that contribute to hyperkinetic movement, revolumization, and repositioning/recontouring of descended tissues and fat pads. After receiving 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015, the Silhouette InstaLift™ absorbable suspension suture became the only available non-surgical technique for repositioning of facial tissue. In January 2017, a consensus paper presented a review of the literature on the efficacy and safety of absorbable suspension sutures and provided information on treatment procedures. Read More

Authors:

Beirut, Lebanon From the Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saint-Joseph University.

Background: Microbotox consists of the injection of microdroplets of botulinum toxin into the dermis to improve the different lower face and neck aging components. No clinical trial has evaluated its effect on the different face and neck components and no study has compared it to the "Nefertiti lift" procedure.

Methods: In this crossover study, patients previously treated with the Nefertiti lift were injected using the microbotox technique. Read More

Animal bites are relatively common occurrences reaching about 4.5 millions of people every year. The main aggressor is the domesticated dog, responsible for around 90% of the patients, with children being the most affected, with 70% of the registered patients, while with adults that number is a lot lower (15%). Read More

Authors:

The Third Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.

Forehead aging is characterized by wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity, brow ptosis, and soft-tissue atrophy. For patients with prominent rhytids and marked brow ptosis, forehead lift is still the most effective treatment with a persisting result. In order to eliminate the glabellar wrinkles, forehead lift usually requires the removal of the corrugator supercilii muscle and procerus, which can lead to glabellar flattening or depression. Read More

Authors:

Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Guangdong General Hospital.

Evaluate the application value of modified rhytidectomy incision in superficial parotid gland tumor resection.Seventy-one patients with tumor in the superficial parotid were included in this study from January 2012 to January 2015. They all accepted superficial parotidectomy or subtotal superficial parotidectomy. Read More

Authors:

Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Department of Hangzhou First People's Hospital.

Rationale: Aging of face is an unavoidable process. Traditional procedures for facial rejuvenation have multiple disadvantages. In this case report, we used an innovative technique combining thread lift with small incision rhytidectomy for facial rejuvenation. Read More

Greater life expectancy with advancements in technology and medicine has led to an increasing interest in facial rejuvenation. Facial aging is an inevitable process that largely results from soft tissue descent and volumetric deflation. However, a comprehensive knowledge of the aging process and precise assessment of the exact pathologies yielding the patient's senescent appearance is essential to produce the best cosmetic outcome. Read More

Authors:

Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.

The cosmetic and functional deformities induced by thickened folds and furrows are the main complaints of patients in pachydermoperiostosis (PDP). However, traditional drug therapy only has a limited effect for its unclear genetic pathogenesis. Surgical treatment has now become one of the optimal strategies mainly aiming for its cosmetic improvement. Read More

Objective: to evaluate the profile of patients submitted to post-bariatric plastic surgery at the North Wing Regional Hospital, Brasília, DF.

Methods: we conducted a prospective, descriptive and analytical study of patients submitted to Roux-en-Y gastroplasty, and subsequently to plastic surgery, from January 2011 to December 2016. We assessed body mass index before gastroplasty and after surgery plastic surgery, postoperative complications and comorbidities. Read More

This article addresses several facelift challenges involving anatomic conditions, including platysma banding, endomorphic facial habitus, and midface hypoplasia. In addition, patient counseling and conveying realistic expectations about limitations of facelift alone, with and without adjunctive procedures, are presented. In addition, a few technical modifications of the facelift procedure contributing to more uniform success and longevity are discussed. Read More

Authors:

The temples are an often overlooked, but important element of facial rejuvenation. The anatomy of the temple should be understood prior to any intervention in this location. Multimodal treatment to re-establish youthful convexity, proper hairline position, and correct actinic damage is recommended for optimal results. Read More

Authors:

Rejuvenation of the upper face is a key component of overall facial rejuvenation. The upper face is probably the most important purveyor of our sense of well-being and our primary transmittal of nonverbal social interaction. There are many aspects to the aging changes in the area. Read More

Authors:

This article will review considerations for scalp advancement, or forehead shortening, when done in combination with a brow lift. The author's technique for anterior hairline reshaping is presented with particular focus on simultaneous reduction of temporal recession. Read More

Authors:

Lindsay House Surgery Center for Plastic Surgery, Rochester, New York.

The endoscopic brow lift has become an established procedure that can safely and reliably rejuvenate the upper third of the face. The authors discuss relevant anatomy and considerations for patient selection to optimize surgical outcomes. A detailed review of surgical technique is presented, and the potential complications and means to reduce them are discussed. Read More

Authors:

Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California.

The eyes and periorbital areas are critical components for the harmonious treatment of the aging face. The authors prefer the open browlift for rejuvenation of the forehead area. The open browlift is the most versatile, effective, and long-lasting method for the treatment of the forehead. Read More

Authors:

A hallmark of the modern era of facial plastic surgery is the increasing demand for upper facial rejuvenation by both genders and the growing variety of such options, including both surgical and non-surgical modalities. Thus, now more than ever, differentiating these aesthetic ideals between the two genders and understanding their nuances has become a necessity for the facial cosmetics community. In this article, a detailed comparison of the the pertinent anatomical and topographical differences is presented, followed by a review of the historical evolution of these aesthetic trends. Read More

Aesthetic ideals regarding proportion and balance of the face have existed for centuries. The upper third of the face, including the brow, forehead, and temple, provides an important contribution to the overall facial aesthetic. This is especially true given how the brow frames the eyes, and the eyes serve as the key focal point in our interactions with others. Read More

Authors:

Department of Plastic Surgery, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, South Korea.

Purpose: The aims of this study were to characterize the histology of the sideburn and cheek area and to measure the force required to pull the superficial fascia (SF) of Asians in facelift procedures.

Methods: The hemiface of a formalin-fixed Korean male adult cadaver (77 years old) was used to study the histology of the sideburn and cheek area. In 42 patients during facelift procedures, the force needed to pull the overlying skin at the midpoint between the sideburn and nasolabial fold 2 mm was measured using a tensiometer. Read More

What are PubFacts Points?
PubFacts points are rewards to PubFacts members, which allow you to better promote your profile and articles throughout PubFacts.com

How do I earn PubFacts Points?
Each member is given 50 PubFacts points upon signing up. You can earn additional points by completing 100% of your profile, creating and participating in discussions, and sharing other members research.

What can I do with PubFacts Points?
Currently, you can use PubFacts Points to promote and increase readership of your articles.